Internships with the Texas Historical Commission

For those of you looking for internship opportunities:

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) Internship Program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate level students unpaid internships within a selected agency division or program; thereby exposing them to the benefits of choosing historic preservation as a career. This is in compliance with the mission of the THC to protect and preserve the state’s historic and prehistoric resources for the use, education, enjoyment and economic benefit of present and future generations.

Internships can include, but are not limited to, practical experience in archeology, architecture, community development, historic preservation, history, economic development and planning, marketing communications, and administration. By working closely with THC staff, students should gain hands-on knowledge relating to their coursework in a specific field.

For more information visit their website http://www.thc.state.tx.us/jobs/jbintern.shtml

Houston Parks Board Opportunities

Welcome back to the Spring 2013 Semester!  Hope you had a relaxing break.

Below is information regarding the Houston Bayou Greenways Project.  There may be some ways to connect this project to public history, or just be able to get involved with this project.  Thought some of you might be interested.

Houston Parks Board and UH

Houston Parks Board is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating, improving, protecting and advocating for parkland in the greater Houston area.  This spring we're working to connect and expand the bayou park trails throughout the city.  A big part of the Houston Bayou Greenways project is building a bridge from UH to Brays Bayou that runs through the south side of campus, as well as increasing the green space and parkland along that bayou.  

Click here to find out more!

This spring we'll be working with UH students both on and off campus in an exciting campaign to promote the Bayou Greenways and ensure that City Council stays committed to implementing the project.  We have a variety of internship and volunteer opportunities available! 

Get involved and learn valuable skills such as:
-running a press conference and media visibility events
-developing letters to the editor and op-eds
-lobbying elected officials
-training and managing a group of volunteers in community outreach
-coalition building and community networking
-event planning and publicity
-public speaking
-leadership development

UH students are a critical part of our effort this spring, and anyone and everyone can get involved!  Internships may satisfy some course requirements.  For more information, questions or comments, please fill out this form.  You can also contact me directly at charley@parksbyyou.org or 716-870-4555.

Welcome Back & Good Luck!

Hi all!

I hope you all had a wonderful break and are enjoying the last few days before the new semester begins! I wanted to remind you all that as you embark on your public history projects this semester (whether it's a thesis, internship, class, oral history, etc) you can count on each of us to support and encourage you! If you have any questions, concerns, or new tidbits of information feel free to post them on the blog.

And in this new semester I hope that we can organize some more casual get togethers! Again, good luck this semester! ~Mai